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How to Make Pineapple Dal A Flavorful Fusion Dish 🌟🍍

Discover the Unique Fusion of Flavors in This Tropical Indian Dal

Discover the delightful fusion of flavors in our Pineapple Dal recipe! This unique dish combines the earthy richness of boiled toor dal with the sweet and tangy notes of pineapple, creating a harmonious blend that tantalizes the taste buds. Enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and garam masala, and finished with a touch of tamarind pulp and jaggery, this dal offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal, Pineapple Dal is a refreshing take on a traditional Indian favorite. Follow our easy step-by-step guide to create this delicious dish and bring a tropical twist to your dining table. Don't forget to check out our video tutorial on YouTube for a visual guide. Happy cooking! 🍽️🌟

Flavor-Packed Essentials: What You Need for Pineapple Dal 🍍✨

To Boil Toor Dal

1 Cup Boiled Toor Dal

Turmeric Powder

Water

Salt to Taste

Preparing the Pineapple Dal

1 tbsp Ghee

1 tsp Cumin

3 Dry Red chilli

2 chopped Green chilli

Crushed (Garlic + Ginger)

5-6 Curry Leaves

2 Chopped Tomatoes

1 Pineapple Cubes

Salt to taste

Red Chilli powder

1 tbsp Imli pulp

Jaggery (gud)

Boiled Toor Dal

1 tsp Garam Masala

Kasuri Methi

Chopped Coriander

The Tadka

1 tsp Ghee

1⁄2 tsp Oil

Curry Leaves

Ginger Flakes Red chilli Powder

Preparation Method for Pineapple Dal

  1. Perfectly Boiled: How to Boil Toor Dal
    • Soak the Toor Dal:
      • Take 1 cup of toor dal.
      • Add turmeric powder and salt to taste.
      • Add water and soak the dal for 45 minutes.
    • Boil the Toor Dal:
      • Add the soaked toor dal to a pressure cooker.
      • Cook it for 4 to 5 whistles.
      • Ensure the toor dal is coarsely cooked.
  2. Making the Magic: Preparing the Pineapple Dal
    • Prepare the Base:
      • Take a pot and add 1 tablespoon of ghee.
      • Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.
      • Add 3 dry red chilies.
      • Add 1 chopped green chili.
      • Add crushed garlic and ginger.
      • Add 4 to 5 curry leaves.
      • Cook over medium to high heat for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
    • Add the Main Ingredients:
      • Add 2 small chopped tomatoes to the pot.
      • Mix well.
      • Add the chopped pineapple and mix thoroughly.
      • Add a little salt to taste.
      • Add Kashmiri red chili powder and mix well.
      • Cover the pot and cook until the tomatoes and pineapple become soft.
    • Incorporate the Flavors:
      • Add 1 Β½ tablespoons of tamarind pulp.
      • Add jaggery to taste.
      • Add the boiled toor dal to the pot.
      • Mix well and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
    • Final Touches:
      • Add 1 teaspoon of garam masala.
      • Add some kasuri methi.
      • Mix well and adjust seasoning if necessary.
      • Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
      • Serve with plain rice or coconut rice.
  3. Sizzling Finish: The Tadka
    • Prepare the Tadka:
      • Take a tempering pan and add 1 teaspoon of ghee and Β½ teaspoon of oil.
      • Add 4 to 5 curry leaves.
      • Add a few ginger flakes.
      • Add red chili powder.
    • Add Tadka to the Dal:
      • Pour the prepared tadka into the pineapple dal pot.
      • Mix well.
    Now your delicious Pineapple Dal is ready to serve! Enjoy it with plain rice, coconut rice, or on its own. Happy cooking! 🍍🍽️🌟
Cooking Method , ,
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Rest Time: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins
Servings 3
Best Season Summer
Dietary Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, High Fiber, Low Fat, No Added Sugar (if jaggery is substituted), Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Soy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description

Discover the delightful fusion of flavors in our Pineapple Dal recipe! This unique dish combines the earthy richness of boiled toor dal with the sweet and tangy notes of pineapple, creating a harmonious blend that tantalizes the taste buds. Enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and garam masala, and finished with a touch of tamarind pulp and jaggery, this dal offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal, Pineapple Dal is a refreshing take on a traditional Indian favorite. Follow our easy step-by-step guide to create this delicious dish and bring a tropical twist to your dining table. Don't forget to check out our video tutorial on YouTube for a visual guide. Happy cooking! 🍽️🌟

Flavor-Packed Essentials: What You Need for Pineapple Dal 🍍✨
    To Boil toor dal
  • 1 Cup Boiled Toor Dal
  • Turmeric Powder
  • Water
  • Salt to Taste
    • Preparing the Pineapple Dal
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 3 Dry Red chilli
  • 2 chopped Green chilli
  • Crushed (Garlic + Ginger)
  • 5-6 Curry Leaves
  • 2 Chopped Tomatoes
  • 1 Pineapple Cubes
  • Salt to taste
  • Red Chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp Imli pulp
  • Jaggery (gud)
  • Boiled Toor Dal
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • Kasuri Methi
  • Chopped Coriander
    • The Tadka
  • 1 tsp Ghee
  • 1/2 tsp Oil
  • Curry Leaves
  • Ginger Flakes
  • Red chilli Powder
Instructions
    Preparation Method for Pineapple Dal
  1. Perfectly Boiled: How to Boil Toor Dal

    • Soak the Toor Dal:

      • Take 1 cup of toor dal.
      • Add turmeric powder and salt to taste.
      • Add water and soak the dal for 45 minutes.

    • Boil the Toor Dal:

      • Add the soaked toor dal to a pressure cooker.
      • Cook it for 4 to 5 whistles.
      • Ensure the toor dal is coarsely cooked.
  2. Making the Magic: Preparing the Pineapple Dal

    • Prepare the Base:

      • Take a pot and add 1 tablespoon of ghee.
      • Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.
      • Add 3 dry red chilies.
      • Add 1 chopped green chili.
      • Add crushed garlic and ginger.
      • Add 4 to 5 curry leaves.
      • Cook over medium to high heat for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

    • Add the Main Ingredients:

      • Add 2 small chopped tomatoes to the pot.
      • Mix well.
      • Add the chopped pineapple and mix thoroughly.
      • Add a little salt to taste.
      • Add Kashmiri red chili powder and mix well.
      • Cover the pot and cook until the tomatoes and pineapple become soft.

    • Incorporate the Flavors:

      • Add 1 Β½ tablespoons of tamarind pulp.
      • Add jaggery to taste.
      • Add the boiled toor dal to the pot.
      • Mix well and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

    • Final Touches:

      • Add 1 teaspoon of garam masala.
      • Add some kasuri methi.
      • Mix well and adjust seasoning if necessary.
      • Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
      • Serve with plain rice or coconut rice.
  3. Sizzling Finish: The Tadka

    • Prepare the Tadka:

      • Take a tempering pan and add 1 teaspoon of ghee and Β½ teaspoon of oil.
      • Add 4 to 5 curry leaves.
      • Add a few ginger flakes.
      • Add red chili powder.

    • Add Tadka to the Dal:

      • Pour the prepared tadka into the pineapple dal pot.
      • Mix well.

    Now your delicious Pineapple Dal is ready to serve! Enjoy it with plain rice, coconut rice, or on its own. Happy cooking! 🍍🍽️🌟

  4. Watch out my Step by step video tutorial
Note

  1. Adjusting Sweetness and Tanginess:

    • The amount of jaggery and tamarind pulp can be adjusted according to your taste preferences. If you prefer a sweeter dal, add more jaggery; for more tanginess, increase the tamarind pulp.

  2. Consistency of Dal:

    • If the dal is too thick, you can add a little water to achieve your desired consistency. If it’s too thin, let it simmer for a few extra minutes to thicken.

  3. Spice Level:

    • Adjust the number of green chilies and the amount of red chili powder according to your spice tolerance.

  4. Ghee and Oil:

    • Using a combination of ghee and oil in the tadka adds a rich flavor to the dal. You can use only ghee or oil if preferred.

  5. Serving Suggestions:

    • Pineapple Dal pairs well with plain rice, coconut rice, or even as a side dish with chapati or naan.
Keywords: Pineapple Dal, Sweet and Tangy Dal, Indian Dal Recipes, Tropical Dal Recipe, Healthy Dal Recipes, Pineapple Curry, Unique Dal Recipes, Fusion Indian Recipes, Pineapple Lentil Soup, Dal with Pineapple
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